A Kingdom Torn in Two P 194 P

Rehoboam Solomon / Naamah (Ammorite) – Solomon’s choice for king – Conscription and harsh labor

Rehoboam Learned worship from his mother Learned leadership from Solomon – Follow the advice of his peers – Fulfilled Samuel’s prophecy

Jeroboam Building officer for Solomon – From the Northern Tribes – Revolted against Solomon – Fled to Egypt

Jeroboam Secure his rule – Established the capitol - Shechem – Set up worship – Bethel and Dan – Brings in Baal worship Knew the source of help – Ahijah, prophet in Shiloh

The Ways of the World With or without God Humanistic – I will do it my way Self-serving – Secure the kingdom

Right in Whose Eyes? In the eyes of God or the world – Six out of 20 kings of Judah – One of 19 kings in Israel

God’s Story God’s character at stake – He keeps his word With or without us – God will accomplish end time plan

Their Story Neglect God Mistreat people Lost their authority and power

Our Story To follow Christ – Show God’s character through us – Church as his bride Trust God – in the end